turtle weed (Chlorodesmis fastigiata ) / expoting qual?

[staunched]

just wondering if anyones played around with Chlorodesmis fastigiata in their fuges and what kind of growth rate it has under strong light and current.
regard stauncho

I havent tried any of this yet although that is next on my list for projects...

[arockkid]

My mom had a dog named Turtleweed. I thought she was nuts and had just made it up.

I could be wrong. I think its Turtle Grass not Turtle Weed. I just assmumed thats what was being discussed...Hopefully I wasnt mistaken....

[icereefer]

ya it's turtle grass (Thalassia). turtle grass can be used in a refuge but they require high lighting and at least a 6" sand base, and you have to watch out for root balling on them. if there roots balls up, they'll get root rot. and die.
Icereefer

Thanks for the inside track on that! I will have to make a mental note of that. I knew it would take a DSB but wasnt sure about the root structure in that regard.

[Telco Guy]

Turtle Weed (Chlorodesmis Fastigiata) and Turtle grass (Thalassia) are two different things. Turtle weed is also known as Maidens Hair and grows on the rocks. Turtle grass grows in the sand bed.

[icereefer]

ya your right. I guess that will teach me to look at the first post instead of starting at the bottom.